For what value(s) of k are the vectors u = in R orthogonal? k v= -2

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For what value(s) of \( k \) are the vectors 

\[ \mathbf{u} = \begin{bmatrix} 1 \\ k \\ 3 \end{bmatrix}, \mathbf{v} = \begin{bmatrix} k^2 \\ -2 \\ -1 \end{bmatrix} \]

in \( \mathbb{R}^3 \) orthogonal?
Transcribed Image Text:For what value(s) of \( k \) are the vectors \[ \mathbf{u} = \begin{bmatrix} 1 \\ k \\ 3 \end{bmatrix}, \mathbf{v} = \begin{bmatrix} k^2 \\ -2 \\ -1 \end{bmatrix} \] in \( \mathbb{R}^3 \) orthogonal?
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Here we have to find the value of k such that u=1k3 and v=k2-2-1 in 3 orthogonal. 

 

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